Detail Info for: Volvo 1970 VOLVO 1800 E COUPE

Transaction Info

Sold On:
02/10/2012
Price:
$ 6000.00
Condition:
Mileage:
189000
Location:
Mundelein, Illinois, 60060
Seller Type:
Private seller

Vehicle Specification

Year Make Model:
1970 Volvo
Submodel Body Type:
Coupe
Engine:
4 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Manual
VIN:
18445131266
Vehicle Title:
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:

Vehicle Detail

FOR SALE IS A 1970 VOLVO E COUPE, WITH A 4 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION WITH LAYCOCK OVERDRIVE, BOTH IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.THE MOTOR IS A B20. I PURCHASESD THE CAR IN 2004 TO RESTORE. THE BODY IS VERY SOLID ALL AROUND. I CANNOT FINISH THE RESORATION AND HERE IS A CHANCE FOR YOU TO HAVE A GREAT HEAD START ON A VERY WORTHWHILE PROJECT. THE MOTOR WAS REBUILT JUST BEFORE I BOUGHT THE CAR BY A LOCAL VOLVO REPAIR SHOP. I HAVE PUT APPTOXIMATELY 2,500 MILES DRIVEN SINCE THE REBUILD. HERE IS A LIST OF THE REPAIRS DONE TO DATE; NEW SACHS CLUTCH, NEW AXLE LIMIT STRAPS, NEW FUEL TANK AND FUEL SENDING UNIT, NEW CLUTCH CABLE AND SPEEDO CABLE, REPLACED UPPER DASH WITH ORIGINAL TYPE, NEW BATTERY,USED STEERING WHEEL IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. WITH LEATHER COVER, NEW IPD SWAY BARS FOR FRONT AND REAR, NEW SPRINGS AND KYB SHOCKS FRONT AND BACK, RECONDITIONED HEATER CORE AND NEW HOSES, NEW HEATER CONTROL VALVE, NEW STOCK EXHAUST SYSTEM, REPLACED TWO BALL JOINTS AND UNIVERSAL JOINTS, TRANS AND REAR AXLE RELUBED, NEW AFTERMARKET HORNS,NEW STEERING COUPLER, FOUR NEW TIRES YOKOHAMA ADVAN185/VR15., NEW TAIL LIGHT HOUSINGS WITH RUBBER GASKETS, NEW LICENSE PLATE HOUSEING WITH GASKET. I HAVE SOME OTHER PARTS NOT INSTALLED; NEW HEADLIGHT TRIM RINGS NEW TRIANGULAR NOSE EMBLEM, NEW WINDSHIELD AND BACK WINDOW RUBBER GASKETS,BOTH DOOR OPENING RUBBER GASKETS, TWO NEW ALUMINUM GUTTER TRIM PIECES, TRUNK GASKET, NEW THEMOSTAT, NEW RADIATOR HOSES, NEW DOOR STOPS TO HOLD DOORS OPEN. I HAVE A SPARE WINDSHIELD IN NICE CONDTION TO REPLACE THE ONE ON THE CAR THAT HAS LIGHT WIPER BLADE SCRATCHES. THE CAR HANDLES VERY WELL SINCE INSTALLING THE NEW SUSPENTION PARTS AND STARTS ON THE FIRST TRY. I HAVE INSTALLED AN IGNITOR IGNITION UPGRADE TO REPACE THE POINTS AND CONDENSER. THE ORIGINAL JACK AND OWNERS MANUAL ARE INCLUDED. THE FRONT SEATS LOOK GOOD. THE PASSENGER SEAT WEBBING NEEDS WORK. I HAVE THE ORIGINAL INTERIOR PANELS AND REAR SEAT, BUT THEY NEED REUPOLSERING OR NEW PANELS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE FROM SEVERAL SOURCES. TH E CARPETING WAS NOT WORTH SAVING. I HAVE PUT DYNAMAT ON THE FLOOR, TRANS HUMP, AND FIREWALL. TO HELP ELIMINATE ROAD NOISE . ALL INSTRUMENTS AND SWITCHES WORK EXCEPT THE CLOCK, THE OIL TEMP GAUGE AND SOME GAUGE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. HEATER WORKS GREAT. HEADLINER HAS FEW SMALL TEARS. I REPACED INSIDE MIRROR WITH WIDER MODEL FROM A 140 MODEL. I HAVE REPACED THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD WITH A VERY NICE DASH FROM A 1972 E COUPE. THERE WERE SEVERAL REPAIRS TO THE BODY AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR. THERE WAS A SMALL DENT IN THE NOSE SECTION PLUS TWO OR THREE SMALL RUSTED AREAS ON THE REAR QUARTER PANELS THAT WERE REPLACED WITH NEW METAL. THERE IS PRIMER APPLIED TO AREAS WHERE SCRATCHS AND CHIPS IN PAINT WERE FIXED. YOU HAVE THE OPTION TO CHOOSE THE PAINT AND INTERIOR COLOR WHEN YOU FINISH THE RESTORATION, AND YOU CAN HAVE THE CAR LOOK JUST THE WAY YOU WOULD WANT. THIS A GREAT CAR AS IT IS WITHOUT ANY FURTHER WORK DONE. IT HAS A REALLY WONDERFUL FEEL FOR THE ROAD AND CORNERS VERY WELL, EVEN AT HIGH SPEEDS. I DRIVE IT ONLY IN GOOD WEATHER AND ALWAYS KEEP IT IN THE GARAGE. ORIGINAL VOLO AM-FM RADIO WORKS WELL. PARKING BRAKE WORKS WELL AND I USE IT OFTEN TO KEEP IT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTION YOU MIGHT HAVE. $500.00 DEPOSIT IS DUE WITHIN 72 HOURS OF THE CLOSE OF AUCTION, WITH THE BALANCE DUE WITHIN A WEEK FROM AUCTION ENDING. BUYER TO PAL ALL SHIPPING COSTS, OR CAR CAN BE PICKED UP. I WILL WORK WITH BUYER TO ORGANIZE SHIPPING ARRANGEMENTS IF NEEDED. I ENCOURAGE BUYER TO HAVE CAR INSPECTED BEFORE THE END OF AUCTION AT BUYERS EXPENSE. I PREFER PAYPAL FOR DEPOSIT PAYMENT AND CASHIERS CHECK OR WIRE TRANSFER FOR THE REMAINING BALANCE. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL ME AT 847-970-9887 FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR THRU EBAY. THANKS FOR LOOKING

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